[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 250 (Monday, December 31, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 77015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-31343]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Advocacy and Outreach


Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Request for 
Nominations

AGENCY: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of time for submitting nominations.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that the Secretary of Agriculture will 
extend the time to submit nominations and applications to serve on the 
Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (the 
``Committee'') for an additional term of 2 years through December 14, 
2014. This will give interested persons additional time to prepare and 
submit nomination packages.

DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before 
January 15, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. R. J. Cabrera, Designated Federal 
Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520-A, Washington, 
DC 20250-0170; Telephone (202) 720-6350; Fax (202) 720-7704; Email: 
[email protected].

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial 
delivery to: Mrs. R. J. Cabrera, Designated Federal Official, USDA OAO, 
1400 Independence Avenue, Room 520-A, Washington, DC 20250-0170. 
Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720-7704.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 20, 2012 we published in the 
Federal Register (FR DOC 2012-30471, Pages 75105-75106) a 
Notice of Intent To Renew and Request for Nominations. Applications 
were required to be received on or before December 31, 2012. We are 
extending the submission period to January 16, 2013.We will also 
consider all applications received between December 19, 2012 and 
January 1, 2013 (the day after the original submission period).
    We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and 
individuals from among ranching and farming producers (industry), 
related government, State, and Tribal agricultural agencies, academic 
institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and 
related nonprofit enterprises. An organization may nominate individuals 
from within or outside its membership; alternatively, an individual may 
nominate herself or himself. Nomination packages should include a 
nomination form along with a cover letter or resume that documents the 
nominee's background and experience. Nomination forms are available on 
the Internet at http://www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755.pdf or may be 
obtained from Mrs. R. J. Cabrera at the address or telephone number 
noted above.
    The Secretary will select up to 20 members from among those 
organizations and individuals solicited, in order to obtain the 
broadest possible representation on the Committee. Equal opportunity 
practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be followed in all 
appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of 
the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups 
served by the Department, membership should include, to the extent 
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 20th day of December, 2012.
Dexter Pearson,
Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2012-31343 Filed 12-28-12; 8:45 am]
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